Psychological Disorder Analysis PSY/270 4/21/2013 | Psychological Disorder Analysis Marla is 42 years old Hispanic female who came to the facility complaining of trouble sleeping‚ feeling jumpy all the time‚ and experiencing an inability to concentrate. As a result of these symptoms its causing problems for her at work. She is seeking help in order to function better not only at work‚ but also at home. Marla symptoms are vague and fit many psychology disorders more information will have
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Depression is recognized as a common mental disorder and low mood‚ absence of interest for general activities and negative thinking are frequent symptoms. Furthermore‚ depression can lead to change in behaviour and decrease of cognitive capacity (1). According to the World Health Organization‚ 350 million of people have depression globally (2). This number is larger than the United States population. This disease is frequently managed and treated by using chemical substances (antidepressants) and
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Behavior Therapy Behavior therapy is a short-term approach that has wide applicability. It emphasizes research into and assessment of the techniques used‚ thus providing accountability. Specific problems are identified and attacked‚ and clients are kept informed about the therapeutic process and about what gains are being made. The approach has demonstrated effectiveness in many areas of human functioning. The concepts and procedures are easily grasped. The therapist is an explicit reinforcer
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Laughter As Therapy Naturally‚ we as a people dislike feeling bad and like feeling good. Two examples of common things that make us feel bad are sickness and sadness. Common remedies for those things are medicine and humor. Though medicine and humor seem different at first glance‚ they share very important commonalities; they make us feel good and are key influences on a culture. This connection between health and humor has intrigued scientists for years. Recently‚ scientists have begun seriously
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Referral: Career Choice Test Administered College Aptitude Test Purdue Non-language Test Revised General Ability Test Personality Adjustment Test Date of Administration September 17‚ 2012 September 20‚ 2012 September 17‚ 2012 September 20‚ 2012 PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT DATA BASE: Jenny is seventeen years old. She is one of the eldest in their family because she has a twin sister. She has a good relationship with her family. In terms of problems or secrets‚ she’s really open to them. She is a studious
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Depression Diagnosis and classification of depression Depression is classified under the DSM as a mood disorder. Most depressed individuals will suffer from only one type of depression (unipolar)‚ whereas others may experience states of mania that alternate with depression (bipolar). Comer (2001) claimed depression is ‘a low‚ sad state marked by significant levels of sadness‚ lack of energy‚ low self-worth‚ guilt or related symptoms’. Diagnosis requires the presence of 5 of the following
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PSYCHOANALITIC THERAPY Psychoanalytic theories describe normative social and emotional development and explain individual development pathways and variations from this norm. Sigmund Freud was the originator of psychoanalysis. His views have influence the views of most of the contemporary theories. The aim of psychoanalysis therapy is to release repressed emotions and experiences‚ to make the unconscious conscious. Psychoanalysis divides the personality in three systems: Id: is the
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UNIT 5 Study Guide: The Great Depression and the Americas Overview: The Great Depression had a monumental effect on American society‚ and its effects are still felt today. Franklin Roosevelt‚ the architect of the New Deal‚ is considered by many to be one of America’s greatest presidents‚ and he was the model for activist presidents who desired to utilize the power of the federal government to assist those in need. The origins of the Great Depression can be found in economic problems in America in
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The Great Depression and It’s Effects on General Society The Depression of the 1930’s was a very hard time for the middle and lower classes in America. Due to the depression‚ both classes had to struggle to survive and give up many of their favorite pastimes due to lack of monetary funds. Blacks had to give up low paying jobs to upper class white males who had lost their higher paying jobs. Mexican workers were sent out of the country. Many people‚ especially farmers‚ were evicted from their houses
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Since its conception for the treatment of depression‚ cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has been helping millions of individuals struggling with mental illness effectively treat and manage their disorders. In modern psychiatric practice‚ it is used to treat a wide variety of disorders beyond depression‚ adapting and changing to each individual’s needs. It has become one of the most effective and widely used practices for treating psychological disorders around the world‚ changing the way both therapists
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